The contract includes bar, restaurant and all-day services for members of The English-Speaking Union, a charity that is based at Dartmouth House. In addition, the caterers will service for all corporate and private events such as conferences, business meetings and dinners, private parties and weddings.H+J will also manage the sales process, the marketing of the venue and room set-up for all functions.

Jane Easton, Director-General of the English-Speaking Union said: "We chose to appoint H+J because of their innovative approach, talented chefs, high quality standards and values as well as their vision for an exciting future at Dartmouth House. We are very proud of our international headquarters, where the English-Speaking Union has been providing hospitality for nearly a century, and we are sure that H+J will do us proud."

Patrick Harbour, Co-Founder and Director of Harbour & Jones, said: "The team are very excited to be working here and to help lead the way in its exciting business growth. Our talented chefs are really looking forward to creating bespoke and innovative menus which represent the organisation’s strong heritage with a modern twist."

Dartmouth House offers eight, flexible events spaces, and can cater for events that host up to 450 people. 13 jobs have been created by the new contract.